Mario Kart 8 is shaping up to be something pretty special, with its amazing visuals, upside-down track design and trademark killer gameplay.

However, the following video — produced in conjunction with our friends at Family Gamer TV and Team VVV — illustrates that there's always room for improvement. What Nintendo should really do for this upcoming instalment is include authentic F1 commentary.

We're joking of course, but the video is rather amusing — especially if you're already a keen follower of motorsport.

The footage was captured during the recent Eurogamer Expo, where Mario Kart 8 was playable. Nintendo Life was also there, and you can check out photos from our StreetPass Zone here.

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